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STAC is New Host for Lower Hudson Valley Small Business Development Center
Sparkill, N.Y. – St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) has officially become the new host site for the Lower Hudson Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC), further strengthening its commitment to community engagement, economic development, and workforce education. The newly relocated Lower Hudson Valley SBDC will now operate from STAC’s campus in Sparkill, NY, providing free…
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Village Pizza Loves Its Village
For Village Pizza owner Tony Pali, his shop is more than just a pizza joint—it’s the culmination of a lifelong passion for pizza, steeped in rich family tradition and guided by a desire for excellence. Tony’s journey to Village Pizza began in the Bronx, where the he was raised in a family deeply rooted…
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Lemmonade Shop is Sweet on Helping Women Find Secondhand Fashion Treasures
Photo Credit: Laura Graham/Lemmonade Shop Clothing and closets have always played a significant role in Lemmonade Shop owner Laura Graham’s life. Growing up in Nyack as the child of a single mom, Laura became an avid secondhand shopper out of necessity. Her early experiences taught her the value of quality, affordable fashion. Laura went on…
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Glitter Thicket Shines Light on Vegan Delicacies & Local Makers
Glitter Thicket Owner Larisa Schuckle Glitter Thicket owner and Nyack native Larisa Schuckle is really living her truth. Before starting her business, she earned a degree in Animal Studies, worked at several farm sanctuaries, and was a humane educator – traveling to schools to teach students about the impact of food choices on individual health,…
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Christine Cordey Salon Cuts Out a “Happy Place” for Clients on South Broadway
As a third-generation stylist, Christine Cordey Salon owner Christine Locurto always knew that this industry was “in her blood.” She has been behind a chair since she was 17 years old and began her career in Warwick, NY – it was there that she learned that living and working in a small community was what…
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Mekong District: Redefining Vietnamese Dining in the Heart of Nyack
Fay & Tai Nham (Photo Credit: Tania Savayan) Nestled in the heart of Downtown Nyack, Mekong District is far from your typical Vietnamese restaurant. This vibrant eatery combines a modernized take on Vietnamese cuisine with unique features like Rockland County’s first self-pour beer taps and weekly live music, making it a standout spot for food…